Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Care Practitioner II

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, along with clinical evaluation of care. This role includes establishing therapeutic objectives and reviewing care outcomes. The RCP II provides respiratory therapy modalities as per protocol or physician orders and is accountable for demonstrating proficiency in the operation of respiratory equipment to provide treatment for assigned age-specific patient populations, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform all respiratory care services for patients across all age groups.
• Manage ventilators and administer nebulized medication therapy, oxygen therapy, specialty gas, and chest physiotherapy.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures such as 12-lead ECGs, simple pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry.
• Assist physicians during cardiac stress testing and perform arterial and capillary punctures.
• Monitor and ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare team members and participate in continuing education and rapid response initiatives.
• Document treatments and patients' responses in respiratory care records and patient charts.
• Assess patients, identify needs, and adjust treatment plans according to patient response.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• College diploma required.
• Three years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• State of CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification required.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with varied 12-hour shifts, and on-call availability is required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!